[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 129 (Thursday, October 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2020]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW, INC.

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2005

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to honor the 
administration and staff of HealthSource Saginaw, Inc. For 75 years, 
this facility has provided superior medical care to patients throughout 
the Saginaw area, and on October 21, they shall break ground on a new, 
larger facility.
  Originally known as Saginaw County Hospital, HealthSource Saginaw was 
established by county officials in 1930 as a tuberculosis sanitarium. 
In 1991, it became a Municipal Health Facility Organization and 
qualified for non-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service. 
Throughout the years, it has maintained a vision to offer the finest 
care available, care that meets and exceeds the latest in healthcare, 
communications, and information technology. At the same time, 
HealthSource Saginaw has continued to provide the quality level of 
compassion for which it is known for throughout the State of Michigan.
  With 319 inpatient beds, HSS is comprised of three divisions: 
Behavioral Medicine Services, an Extended Care Center, and a Medical 
Rehabilitation Center. They offer specialty services such as inpatient 
and outpatient Chemical Dependency and Mental Health care and 
treatment, restorative care, physical, occupational, and speech 
therapy, and the region's only inpatient adolescent mental health 
program. They receive accreditation from the Commission on 
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Joint Commission on 
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, who have given them the most 
optimal level of distinction for their hospital level services.
  In addition to its non-profit status, HSS receives significant 
funding from Medicare, Medicaid, and of course through the support of 
Saginaw County residents, who have authorized a millage to help with 
costs. Over 99 percent of their total budget, including funds received 
by the millage, is earmarked for direct patient care, with the 
remaining one percent slated for equipment.
  Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor and a pleasure for me to have this 
opportunity to recognize this outstanding group of medical 
professionals. Many families have benefited from their care and 
services. The staff considers it their duty and privilege to protect 
and defend human dignity and the quality of life for their patients. I 
am grateful for HealthSource Saginaw's commitment to go beyond the 
ordinary when providing healthcare services, and I ask my colleagues in 
the 109th Congress to please join me in congratulating and wishing them 
well on their expansion.

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